The TRAPPIST-1 System - Dr. Eric Agol University of Washington - The Cosmic Companion Feb. 9, 2021

<p>This week, we welcome Professor Eric Agol from the University of Washington to the show. He is an astrophysicist focused on the study of &nbsp;exoplanets, and we will be talking about his work uncovering conditions on the seven worlds of the TRAPPIST-1 system. &nbsp;</p> <p>But first, we look at a study proposing a new way to find dark matter – one of the greatest mysteries in astrophysics. Next, we examine a possible new method for seeing long-elusive gravitational waves. Finally, we hear the story of a student astronomer who may have found a &nbsp;missing piece of the Cosmos. &nbsp;<br> <br> Listen to the podcast version of this episode here, or watch the video at: https://youtu.be/c5YZK4916d8 <br> </p> <p>Coming March 16: Neil deGrasse Tyson! &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Subscribe today and never miss an episode!</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-cosmic-companion/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-cosmic-companion/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-cosmic-companion/support</a>